Research

Our research focus is application of multi-scale simulations and measurements to understand fundamental mechanisms underlying tribological phenomena. Current areas of active research include:

Atomic-scale friction

Thin film lubrication

Solid lubricants and coatings

Scanning probe wear

Micro-tribometry

Lubricant additives

Interested graduate student or post-doctoral researchers should contact amartini(at)ucmerced.edu.
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